Letter to an Incomplete, Insecure Teenager by: John Piper Four years ago a teenager in our church wrote to me for advice about life in general, and identity in particular. Here is what I wrote, with a big dose of autobiography for illustration. Dear ________, My experience of coming out of an introverted, insecure, guilty,…
"…to the praise of the glory of His grace…" Ephesians 1:6
For weeks now I have been praying for this nation. What an encouragement it was tonight to see this article! Please keep praying for these brave brothers in Southern Sudan and for God to open His eyes to this nation and let His mercy flow. Brother Joe My Heroes Live in South Sudan by Justin…
Tim Challies has been doing a very thought provoking and, I think, powerful series of blogs regarding schooling choices for parents. It reflects the evolution of homeschooling that my wife and I have watched and been a part of over the past 20 plus years. All 11 of our children have been homeschooled. Two of…
It will not make much difference, friend, A hundred years from now, If you live in a stately mansion Or on a river scow; If the clothes you wear are tailor-made Or pieced together somehow, If you eat big steaks or beans and cake A hundred years from now. It won’t matter about your bank…
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Bryan Crawford Loritts is an African-American pastor I listen to occasionally in Memphis. I first heard a message he preached at the 2008 Desiring God Conference for Pastors. His testimony about the challenge of treasuring and respecting your racial culture and being redeemed to be a part of the kingdom of God echoes true with…
Four of the reasons I love Springs of Grace are going on this week. But it is not so much the events – it is just that the events capture in microcosm what I love so much about this faith family and the people God has given us to love. 1) Right now there are…
Here is an update from Sudan. I know many of you are praying with me for God to show Himself strong on behalf of those who are weak and for the gospel to turn wicked men back to Jesus. Keep Praying – Pastor Joe Thursday, June 16, 2011 Kimberly’s Birthday Wish—warning! Contains sensitive pictures. Today’s…
MAKE WAY PARTNERS MINISTRY gives the following update on what is going on in Sudan. It is horribly graphic and so evil. May God turn their hearts and protect His own and the innocent. Friday, June 3, 2011 New Attack in Sudan Lual Atak called me yesterday to let me know the Islamic government has re-employed…
Our God is in the heavens and He does whatever He pleases! I am so thankful that God alone orders all things and always chooses the very best thing in the universe to glory in, namely, Himself. I want the wisdom and grace to choose so well. I was pondering: Why does a young man…